McLEOD HEALTH FOUNDATION

What is McLeod Men?

McLeod Men is an association of men organized under the auspices of the McLeod Health Foundation. The purpose of the McLeod Men is to provide healthcare-related educational opportunities for men and to develop their knowledge of the importance of philanthropy on the provision of healthcare for our region. The membership will create a fund to invest effectively in projects that will build and strengthen Foundation-supported programs through the power of joint philanthropy.

What are the Membership Dues?

The fully tax-deductible membership dues are $100 annually.

How will the Fund be used?

The dues will be pooled and held as the McLeod Men Fund, which will then be used to support programs and services of the McLeod Health Foundation with a focus on outreach efforts related to men’s health. The membership will determine on how the fund shall be utilized for the benefit of patients and families.

How often will McLeod Men meet?

The membership will meet at quarterly breakfast meetings on the first Wednesday of the month, unless there is a conflict. The year begins with the October meeting followed by December, February and April. A health-related educational presentation will be the highlight of each meeting and include a presentation on funding needs. Meetings will be open to members only except for the first meeting of the year which will be used for membership recruitment.

How can I join?

The McLeod Men membership is open to all men who are interested. If you are interested in becoming a member, click here to join now! If you would like more information, please contact the McLeod Heath Foundation at 843-777-2694 or email Kendra Collins at kendra.collins@mcleodhealth.org.

The cost of a low-dose screening CT scan for a person without lung cancer symptoms is $200 if done at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Medicare and most private insurances cover the cost of the CT scan if you meet the criteria for a lung cancer screening. Ages covered by Medicare are 55 to 77; private insurance will pay for those 55 to 80.

Lung Cancer Screening Scholarships, funded by the McLeod Foundation’s McLeod Men’s group, are available for those who are uninsured and/or unable to pay for a Low-Dose CT Screening. For information on the scholarship, please call (843) 777-5640.

McLeod Men and the McLeod Foundation were recognized on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the City Parks and Recreation Commission monthly meeting for the donation of nine AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for City of Florence parks and recreation facilities. AEDs will be conveniently located for use in emergency cases of sudden cardiac arrest at nine strategic locations. In service training was also provided for staff.

Dave Stoklosa, Athletic Trainer Coordinator for McLeod Sports Medicine, leads the effort for this project. Having children participate in the city recreation programs, he learned that the parks and rec facilities did not have AEDs in place. Stoklosa shared that in high school, as a pitcher for his baseball team, he was hit in the chest with a ball and his heart stopped. He was fortunate that a nurse was on site to perform CPR until EMS arrived with an AED.

Dave wrote a grant request to the McLeod Foundation to purchase the AED units. While this grant was under consideration, the McLeod Men, a men’s philanthropy group involved with the Foundation, learned of the need. Led by Dr. Charlie Jordan, the group had heard a presentation by McLeod Electrophysiologist Dr. Rajesh Malik who shared his wishes to have AED units available for all gathering places that regularly have attendance of 50 or more people. Dr. Malik is confident that this would save lives when seconds count.

The McLeod Men agreed to fund half of the requested amount of nearly $14,000 and the McLeod Foundation funded the balance. If you are interested in learning more about McLeod Men, please call the office at 843-777-2694.

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McLEOD HEALTH FOUNDATION

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